NDP motion on prime minister's aircraft use dominates supply day

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the direct question about reappointment by criticizing the NDP's prior stance instead.Now, the NDP has changed its tune.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims prior responses without addressing the specific questions about Mark Kihn.we have already answered those questions.
3. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates reimbursement policy without engaging the accusation of improper reward.Any use of government aircraft for non-commercial purposes is reimbursed.
4. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for opposing the bill before reading it rather than addressing the core question on democratic rules.perhaps this is the only time in Canadian history that an opposition party decided to oppose an electoral reform bill before reading it.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to a general defense of voter ID rules instead of addressing the call to withdraw the bill.the NDP's main complaint, after not having read the bill, is that it tightens the rules to make sure people cannot vote without any identification whatsoever.
6. deflected
   JusticeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the Liberals for changing positions rather than stating when a new appointment will occur.I am disappointed that the Liberal Party keeps changing its stance and that it is trying to politicize the process.
7. misdirected
   InfrastructureMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's knowledge of the budget and redefines middle class instead of justifying the cut.To understand that, one would have to understand things like the fact that bank presidents are not members of the middle class and retirees living on their savings are members of the middle class.
8. misdirected
   InfrastructureMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on past Liberal support for the nominee and criticizes position reversal rather than addressing the infrastructure cut.The Supreme Court of Canada has now made a decision otherwise.
9. deflected
   Small BusinessMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past tax reductions but never addresses the specific small business tax credit.That is why, since 2006, we have lowered the average small business tax by over $28,000.
10. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to arm's-length status and tribunal proceedings instead of addressing the contract decision.What we see now is a situation where it is before a tribunal.
11. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends selected apps but ignores the waste and veterans-services criticism.
12. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer recites overall job numbers and forecasts but never explains the decision to axe the hiring tax credit.our economic policies have helped protect Canadians and have created one million net new jobs since July 2009
13. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP on payroll taxes instead of addressing the refusal to improve public pensions.the NDP, again, is trying to defend hiking payroll taxes for every Canadian employee and every Canadian employer.
14. deflected
    PensionsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites employment-impact studies rather than explaining why the government will not expand the CPP.We will continue to protect jobs for hard-working Canadians.
15. partly answered
    Employment and Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the policy that Canadians must be hired first but does not address the data contradiction or wage concerns.Canadians must have first shot at available jobs
16. partly answered
    Employment and Social DevelopmentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the hiring-first policy but does not address the claim that data are being fabricated to lower wages.it must employ and train Canadians first, particularly young Canadians and aboriginal Canadians
17. deflected
    Employment and Social DevelopmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP as living in fantasyland and pivots to the bill's penalties without addressing permit revocation.as usual on this matter, the New Democrats are living in fantasyland.
18. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of misleading the House and restates program totals without explaining the 90% cut or transit impacts.once again the second opposition party is misleading the House.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to other funding streams and avoids explaining why criteria for the building Canada fund are unavailable.He knows that very well. He does not talk about the gas tax fund and the GST rebate
20. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses funding levels and sustainability but does not restore equalization or commit to meeting premiers.our government has committed to health care in Canada by providing long-term sustainable health care funding
21. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the bill's features without engaging the call to consult experts or fix the bill.it is a terrific bill, and Canadians support its elements.
22. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats bill provisions and ignores the request to heed experts and international concerns.the Fair Elections Act is very reasonable.
23. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's past actions instead of addressing unilateral changes or spending loopholes.it is the New Democrats who have been trying to get around the legislation on political party financing.
24. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the omission is deliberate and explains the rationale for excluding internal volunteer calls.it is not an omission, and yes, it is deliberate.
25. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates cost-saving and independence claims without justifying inclusion in the budget bill or addressing accountability to the Minister.This measure is very much designed to respect the judiciary and to respect their ability to continue to provide service, while at the same time bringing them together for the sake of saving taxpayers' money.
26. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and repeats efficiency talking points without engaging the specific concern over cabinet control of tribunals.as I just said, we are not doing that.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to alignment with the US and general safety claims without addressing the shortened notice period or expert input.This government believes very firmly in protecting the safety and the security of its citizens.
28. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing measures on crossings and education but does not address disclosure of rail car contents.Most notably, two months ago we introduced new regulations for grade crossings to ensure that there is a communication and an understanding between municipalities and railroads about the appropriate way to ensure that types of traffic are separated from one another.
29. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses farmer reciprocity in contracts but does not address transparency or limits on the basis calculation.What we have in mind is for the ability of farmers to have some reciprocity when a contract is issued by a grain company, so they actually have some power to push back.
30. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's knowledge and lists other programs without addressing cuts to AgriStability or AgriInvest.the member's lack of knowledge about the agricultural safety nets probably underscores why he was moved from that particular station.
31. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and details call types but does not address the central databank exemption from expense limits.the member is indeed wrong, and very wrong again.
32. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights emission reductions versus Liberals but does not address regulation of oil and gas or the IPCC report.Thanks to our actions, carbon emissions will go down by close to 130 megatonnes, compared to what they would have been under the Liberals.
33. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges complaints and monitoring efforts but does not explain how the government allowed service declines.Because of the complaints we have been receiving recently, we have asked the department to contact Canada Post, because it is an arm's-length organization, to report to us on its efforts
34. misdirected
    Small BusinessMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing opposition parties instead of addressing the request to cap merchant fees.However, the NDP and the Liberals have voted against the accord and against supporting small businesses and consumers.
35. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to fair shares but provides no assurance on avoiding Canadian payment for the U.S. plaza.Of course, we are committed to paying our fair share, and we expect as well that the United States will pay and be responsible for its share.
36. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise and notes meetings but ignores the request for Quebec company spinoffs.We want the bridge project to come in on time and on budget.